Theodore Kato

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Theodore Kato — Greek
185K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Theodore Kato is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Theodore is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Theodore is a masculine given name. It comes from the Ancient Greek name Θεόδωρος (Theódoros), meaning "gift of God" (from the Ancient Greek words θεό, (theó) "God" and δῶρον (dṓron) "gift"). The name was borne by several figures in ancient Greece, such as Theodorus of Samos and Theodorus of Byzantium. The name has risen in popularity across the Anglosphere during the 2010s and 2020s. The character Ted Mosby on the popular American sitcom How I Met Your Mother, which aired from 2005 to 2014, might have influenced increased usage of the name. The surname Kato: Katō, Kato, Katou or Katoh (加藤, characters for "add/increase" and "wisteria") is the 10th most common Japanese surname. Ai Kato (加藤 あい; born 1982), Japanese actress and idol Akemi Kato (加藤 明美; born 1970), Japanese field hockey player Akiko Kato (加藤 彰子; born 1988), Japanese field hockey player Akiko Kato (curler) (加藤 彰子; born 1978), Japanese curler and coach Atsushi Kato (加藤 充志; born 1974), Japanese Go player Ayuko Kato (加藤 鮎子; born 1979), Japanese politician Cha Katō (加藤 茶; born 1943), Japanese comedian, actor and musician Chihiro Kato (volleyball) (加藤 千尋; born 1988), Japanese volleyball playe. Theodore is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 185K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Theodore reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Theodore

Greek

Theodore is a masculine given name. It comes from the Ancient Greek name Θεόδωρος (Theódoros), meaning "gift of God" (from the Ancient Greek words θεό, (theó) "God" and δῶρον (dṓron) "gift"). The name was borne by several figures in ancient Greece, such as Theodorus of Samos and Theodorus of Byzantium. The name has risen in popularity across the Anglosphere during the 2010s and 2020s. The character Ted Mosby on the popular American sitcom How I Met Your Mother, which aired from 2005 to 2014, might have influenced increased usage of the name.

Surname: Kato

Vietnamese

Katō, Kato, Katou or Katoh (加藤, characters for "add/increase" and "wisteria") is the 10th most common Japanese surname. Ai Kato (加藤 あい; born 1982), Japanese actress and idol Akemi Kato (加藤 明美; born 1970), Japanese field hockey player Akiko Kato (加藤 彰子; born 1988), Japanese field hockey player Akiko Kato (curler) (加藤 彰子; born 1978), Japanese curler and coach Atsushi Kato (加藤 充志; born 1974), Japanese Go player Ayuko Kato (加藤 鮎子; born 1979), Japanese politician Cha Katō (加藤 茶; born 1943), Japanese comedian, actor and musician Chihiro Kato (volleyball) (加藤 千尋; born 1988), Japanese volleyball playe.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Theodore is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Theodore by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Theodore Kato

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Theodore Kato:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Theodore?
The first name Theodore originates from Greek. Theodore is a masculine given name. It comes from the Ancient Greek name Θεόδωρος (Theódoros), meaning "gift of God" (from the Ancient Greek words θεό, (theó) "God" and δῶρον (dṓron) "gift"). The name was borne by several figures in ancient Greece, such as Theodorus of Samos and Theodorus of Byzantium. The name has risen in popularity across the Anglosphere during the 2010s and 2020s. The character Ted Mosby on the popular American sitcom How I Met Your Mother, which aired from 2005 to 2014, might have influenced increased usage of the name.
When was Theodore most popular?
The name Theodore reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Kato?
The surname Kato originates from Vietnamese. Katō, Kato, Katou or Katoh (加藤, characters for "add/increase" and "wisteria") is the 10th most common Japanese surname. Ai Kato (加藤 あい; born 1982), Japanese actress and idol Akemi Kato (加藤 明美; born 1970), Japanese field hockey player Akiko Kato (加藤 彰子; born 1988), Japanese field hockey player Akiko Kato (curler) (加藤 彰子; born 1978), Japanese curler and coach Atsushi Kato (加藤 充志; born 1974), Japanese Go player Ayuko Kato (加藤 鮎子; born 1979), Japanese politician Cha Katō (加藤 茶; born 1943), Japanese comedian, actor and musician Chihiro Kato (volleyball) (加藤 千尋; born 1988), Japanese volleyball playe.
What are the origins of the name Theodore Kato?
The name Theodore Kato combines two different traditions: the first name Theodore has Greek roots, while the surname Kato originates from Vietnamese.
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